Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with cranberry sauce and Brie cheese, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (preferably homemade or low-sugar)
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound to an even thickness.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting horizontally through the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with cranberry sauce and pieces of Brie cheese, then press the edges closed.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into rounds to serve.
- Serve the stuffed chicken with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use low-sugar cranberry sauce.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices of your choice for additional flavor.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to avoid any food safety issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken, stuffed chicken recipe, chicken dinner, holiday chicken dish